William Howell

William Howell

Keynote Speaker: Professor in American Politics, Author & Podcaster

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William Howell Biography

William Howell is the Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, a professor in the Department of Political Science and the College, the director of the Center for Effective Government, and co-host of Not Another Politics Podcast. He has written widely on separation-of-powers issues and American political institutions, especially the presidency. He currently is working on research projects on Obama's education initiatives, distributive politics, and the normative foundations of executive power.

Howell is the author, most recently, of "Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy" (University of Chicago Press, 2020) and "Relic: How Our Constitution Undermines Effective Government—and Why We Need a More Powerful Presidency" (Basic Books, 2016), with Terry M. Moe. He is also the author, with Saul Jackman and Jon Rogowski, of "The Wartime President: Executive Influence and the Nationalizing Politics of Threat" (University of Chicago Press, 2013), and, with David Brent, "Thinking about the Presidency: The Primacy of Power" (Princeton University Press, 2013). He also is the co-author (with Jon Pevehouse) of "While Dangers Gather: Congressional Checks on Presidential War Powers" (Princeton University Press, 2007); author of "Power without Persuasion: The Politics of Direct Presidential Action" (Princeton University Press, 2003); co-author (with Paul Peterson) of "The Education Gap: Vouchers and Urban Schools" (Brookings Institution Press, 2002); co-author (with John Coleman and Ken Goldstein) of an introductory American politics textbook series; and editor of additional volumes on the presidency and school boards. His research also has appeared in numerous professional journals and edited volumes.

Howell has been a fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Smith Richardson Foundation, and the Bradley Foundation. He is the recipient, among other academic awards, of the William Riker award for the best book in political economy, the D.B. Hardeman Prize for the best book on Congress, the Richard Neustadt award for the best book on the American presidency, and the E.E. Schattschneider Award for the best dissertation in American Politics. He has written for a wide variety of media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Education Week, and Education Next.

Before coming to Harris, Howell taught in the government department at Harvard University and the political science department at the University of Wisconsin. In 2000, he received a PhD in political science from Stanford University.

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William Howell Videos

What Remains Unanswered After The 2020 Election, with William Howell
Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy: Prof. William Howell
The American Presidency in a Time of COVID, featuring William Howell

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William Howell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Political Science, Political and Professors. The estimated speaking fee range to book William Howell for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. William Howell generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Josep Colomer, Chris Emery and Alaina E. Roberts. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling William Howell for an upcoming event.

William Howell Videos

What Remains Unanswered After The 2020 Election, with William Howell
Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy: Prof. William Howell
The American Presidency in a Time of COVID, featuring William Howell
  • How do I book William Howell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like William Howell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for William Howell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for William Howell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book William Howell for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for William Howell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire William Howell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does William Howell speak about?

    William Howell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political Science, Political, Professors, History, Research & Exploration, Academic, Authors and Government.
  • Where does William Howell travel from?

    William Howell generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for William Howell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like William Howell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book William Howell for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host William Howell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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